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Spinach Falafel & Pumpkin Couscous

Spinach Falafel & Pumpkin Couscous

with Creamy Pesto Dressing
4.5(1.5K)Review summary
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on June 14, 2023
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Calories
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Protein
25.5g protein
Preparation Time
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Almond
  • Milk
  • Gluten
  • Wheat
  • Eggs
  • Walnut
  • Milk
  • Peanuts
  • Sesame
  • Soy
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Brazil nut
  • Traces of Cashew
  • Hazelnut
  • Macadamia
  • Pine Nut
  • Pecan
  • Pistachio
  • Walnut
  • Eggs
  • Gluten
  • Wheat
  • Almond
  • Cashew
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts and wheat.
Serving amount

1

brown onion

1

beetroot

1 packet

Peeled & Chopped Pumpkin

2 clove

garlic

1 bag

baby spinach leaves

1 bag

parsley

1 packet

flaked almonds

(Contains: Almond; May be present: Milk, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Brazil nut, Cashew, Hazelnut, Macadamia, Pine Nut, Pecan, Pistachio, Walnut.)

1 cube

vegetable stock

1 packet

couscous

(Contains: Gluten, Wheat; May be present: Soy.)

1 tub

spinach falafel

(May be present: Milk, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Brazil nut, Hazelnut, Macadamia, Pine Nut, Pecan, Pistachio, Walnut, Eggs, Gluten, Wheat, Almond, Cashew.)

1 packet

creamy pesto dressing

(Contains: Milk, Eggs, Walnut; May be present: Macadamia, Almond, Cashew.)

1 packet

Greek-style yoghurt

(Contains: Milk;)

Not included in your delivery

olive oil

1 tbs

butter

(Contains: Milk;)

¾ cup

water

per serving
Energy (kJ)3055 kJ
Fat46.5 g
of which saturates9.1 g
Carbohydrate64.1 g
of which sugars26.9 g
Protein25.5 g
Sodium1940 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
Baking Paper
Baking Tray
Lid
Medium Pan
Large Non-Stick Pan

Cooking Steps

Roast the veggies
1

Preheat the oven to 240°C/220°C fan-forced. Slice the brown onion into 2cm wedges. Cut the beetroot (unpeeled) into 1cm chunks. Place the red onion, beetroot and peeled & chopped pumpkin on an oven tray lined with baking paper. Drizzle with olive oil and season with the salt and a pinch of pepper. Toss to coat, then roast until tender, 20-25 minutes. TIP: Cut the veggies to size so they cook in time.

GET PREPPED
2

While the veggies are roasting, finely chop the garlic. Roughly chop the baby spinach leaves. Roughly chop the parsley leaves. Heat a large frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the flaked almonds and toast, tossing occasionally, until golden, 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

MAKE THE GARLIC COUSCOUS
3

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over a medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the water and crumbled vegetable stock (1 cube for 2 people / 2 cubes for 4 people) and bring to the boil. Add the couscous and a drizzle of olive oil. Stir to combine. Cover with a lid and remove from the heat. Set aside until all the water is absorbed, 5 minutes. Fluff up with a fork.

COOK THE FALAFEL
4

Use your hands to break each spinach falafel into quarters (don't worry if they crumble!). When the veggies have 5 minutes cook time remaining, return the frying pan to a medium-high heat with enough olive oil to coat the base of the pan. When the oil is hot, cook the falafel, tossing, until deep golden brown, 5-6 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel. Season with salt and pepper.

BRING IT ALL TOGETHER
5

When the veggies are done, add them to the saucepan with the garlic couscous, along with the spinach and parsley. Toss to combine. Season to taste. In a small bowl, combine the creamy pesto dressing and Greek-style yoghurt.

Serve
6

Divide the pumpkin couscous between bowls and top with the spinach falafel. Top with the creamy pesto yoghurt and sprinkle with flaked almonds.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many enjoyed the tasty, well-balanced flavours, though some found the falafel bland and dry.
  • Ease of prep: Customers praised the easy-to-follow recipe, with even novice cooks able to prepare it successfully.
  • Suggestions: Several suggested using tahini or lemon-mint yoghurt instead of pesto, and adding crunchy elements like roasted cashews.
  • Leftovers: Some found the portion size generous, with leftovers providing additional meals.
  • Texture: A few noted the falafel was dry; consider adding extra sauce or adjusting cooking time for a moister result.
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